Beacon

Quick meaning: Beacon is a noun meaning A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

Meaning

A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

More Meanings

1. A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
2. (figurative) That which gives notice of danger, hope, etc., or keeps people on the correct path; a source of inspiration.
3. (Internet) Ellipsis of web beacon.
4. (intransitive) To act as a beacon.
5. (transitive) To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
6. (nautical) A signal, buoy, post, or other conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners, particularly to warn vessels of danger.
7. An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.

Example Sentences

a beacon of hope

That beacons the darkness of heaven.

Modest doubt is called / The beacon of the wise.

No flaming Beacons caſt their Blaze afar, / The dreadful Signal of invaſive VVar.

Word Forms

• beacons
• beaconing
• beaconed

Synonyms for beacon

Depending on context, synonyms include lighthouse, pharos.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pharos, lighthouse, lantern, signpost, lamp, gauge.

Related Dictionary Tools